Banana Monkey Recipes

CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA MONKEY BREAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Cut two bananas into half coins.
• Cut one banana into coins and line the bottom of a greased bundt pan.
• In a bowl mix sugar and cinnamon, set aside.
• Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
• Cut each biscuit round in half and flatten into rounds.
• Stuff each round with one piece of the halved banana coins and chocolate chips. Close the round together by pinching at the seam and roll into a ball in your hands.
• Place the balls in the cinnamon sugar mix and gently toss to coat. Place half the balls in the pan.
• In a saucepan over medium heat melt the butter and brown sugar until one, stirring occasionally. Set aside to cool.
• Pour half of the glaze on top.
• Sprinkle a handful of chocolate chips over top. Then place rest of the balls on top followed by the rest of the glaze.
• Bake for 40-50 minutes until the crust is a deep dark brown on top. (If the top is browning too much you can cover it with aluminum foil.)
• Remove from oven and allow it to cool or about 15-30 minutes before turning it over onto a plate.
• Enjoy!

UPSIDE-DOWN BANANA MONKEY BREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon brown sugar in warm milk. In a large bowl, combine bananas, egg, butter, yeast mixture, salt, cinnamon, 1-1/2 cups flour and remaining brown sugar; if desired, add extract. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., In a small saucepan, combine glaze ingredients; bring just to a boil, stirring constantly. Reserve 1/4 cup for topping. Pour remaining glaze into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan; sprinkle with pecans., Pour melted butter into a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide and shape into 48 balls., Dip dough balls in butter, roll in sugar mixture and place in prepared pan. Cover with a kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°., Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Top with sliced banana; drizzle with reserved glaze. Serve warm.

BANANA MONKEY

Steps:

• Place pina colada mix, coffee-flavored liqueur, vodka, banana, and 1/2 cup of ice into a blender. Cover, and puree until smooth. Add ice a little at a time and repeat until drink reaches desired consistency.